20 Cardinal Strawberry Bare Roots | Springbearing Fragaria × ananassa Plants for Edible Berry Garden

Cardinal Strawberry is a springbearing variety of Fragaria × ananassa known for producing flavorful, sweet berries in the home garden. These bare root plants arrive dormant and ready to establish, making them a practical choice for edible landscapes, raised beds, and berry patches. The Cardinal strawberry typically bears fruit in late spring to early summer, offering a seasonal harvest for fresh eating, desserts, and preserving.

With 20 bare roots, this offering provides enough plants to create a productive strawberry bed or to fill multiple containers. Strawberries are perennial in suitable climates and can return year after year when given proper care. Their compact growth and attractive foliage also make them suitable for border plantings and patio containers.

Plant Features

• Springbearing variety that produces a concentrated crop in late spring to early summer
• Sweet, flavorful berries suitable for fresh eating, baking, and preserving
• Bare root form establishes quickly when planted in suitable conditions
• Compact, low-growing habit works well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Perennial in appropriate climates, offering multiple seasons of harvest with proper care

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Fragaria × ananassa
• Plant Type: Perennial fruit
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading via runners
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Harvest Season: Late spring to early summer
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Plant bare roots as soon as possible after arrival. Soak roots in water for 30 to 60 minutes before planting. Dig a hole large enough to spread the roots, and set the plant so the crown is at soil level. Backfill with soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly. Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart in rows or beds. For container growing, use a quality potting mix and ensure drainage.

Keep the soil consistently moist during establishment and throughout the growing season. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Remove runners if you want to encourage larger berry production, or allow them to root for new plants. In colder regions, apply a layer of mulch in late fall to protect crowns over winter. Renovate beds after harvest by removing old foliage and thinning plants as needed.

What's Included

20 Cardinal Strawberry bare roots (Fragaria × ananassa).